Lift a finger, so to speak

TRY

Think of a short word that means making an attempt, often used when encouraging someone to take action. It starts with "t" and rhymes with "sky."

The phrase "lift a finger" usually means to make even the smallest effort, but here it’s hinting at the word "try" as in "give it a try." The clue plays on the idea that trying something is the minimal action you’d take—like lifting a finger—rather than doing nothing at all. It’s a clever way to turn a common expression into a direct synonym for the answer.